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BIO

Hamish Linklater has consistently drawn raves for his performances in such Off-Broadway productions as The School for Lies (Obie Award), Twelfth Night (Drama Desk nomination), The Merchant of Venice, The Winter's Tale, Good Thing (also in L.A.) and as Laertes opposite Liev Schreiber's Hamlet. He is known to television and film audiences for his five seasons on the hit CBS show The New Adventures of Old Christine, as well as the films Fantastic Four, Groove (official Sundance selection), the current The Future and the upcoming Lola Versus and Battleship.

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STAGE CREDITS

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Harry
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Posthumus Leonatus
Cloten
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Benedick
Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Martin
The School for Lies The School for Lies
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2011
Frank
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
The Busy World is Hushed
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brandt
Recent Tragic Events
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Andrew
Good Thing
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Dean
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Laertes
The Chemistry of Change
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

Writing

The Vandal
Playwright
The Whirligig
Playwright

Movies

Groove
[ 2000 ] David
Final Draft
[ 2003 ] Marty
Fantastic Four
[ 2005 ] Leonard
The Future
[ 2011 ] Jon
Battleship
[ 2012 ] Cal Zapata
Lola Versus
[ 2012 ] Henry
Redemption Trail
[ 2013 ] David
42
[ 2013 ] Ralph Branca
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] Brice Catledge
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Tommy Altmann
The Big Short
[ 2015 ] Porter Collins
One More Time
[ 2015 ] Tim
Ithaca
[ 2015 ] Tom Spangler
Unicorn Store
[ 2017 ] Gary
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Lysander
You Can't Say No
[ 2018 ] Miles
Paper Year
[ 2018 ] Noah Bearinger
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up
[ 2020 ] Benjamin
Dead for a Dollar
[ 2022 ] Martin Kidd
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
[ 2025 ]

TV Shows

Gideon's Crossing
Dr. Bruce Cherry
Legion
Clark
The Crazy Ones
Andrew Keanelly
The Good Wife
David LaGuardia
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Matthew Kimble
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
[ 2024-2025 ] BatmanBruce Wayne (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The Comedy of Errors

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The School for Lies

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hamish Linklater, The School For Lies


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Hamish Linklater, School for Lies

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, Twelfth Night

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Photos: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & More at New York Screening of HAMNET Photo
Photos: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal & More at New York Screening of HAMNET
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

On November 21, a New York Special Screening of Hamnet was held at The Whitby Hotel, featuring stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, along with guests such as Ben Platt, Hamish Linklater, Susan Surandon, and more. Check out photos here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of RICHARD II
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

The Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie, recently opened. The engagement will continue through Sunday December 14th at the Astor Place Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet on opening night here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of RICHARD II With Michael Urie and More
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 13, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Off-Broadway production of Shakespeare's Richard II, starring Michael Urie. Check out photos from opening night here!
Hamish Linklater, Jeff Hiller, & Steve Buscemi Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars Photo
Hamish Linklater, Jeff Hiller, & Steve Buscemi Join ELSBETH Season 3 as Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Broadway alums Hamish Linklater and Jeff Hiller, along with Emmy winner Steve Buscemi, will all appear as guest stars in the ongoing third season of Elsbeth.
INVIERNO by José Cruz González to Kick Off Red Bull Theater Revelation Readings Photo
INVIERNO by José Cruz González to Kick Off Red Bull Theater Revelation Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed details of the first presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online). 
Photos: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale & More at BLUE MOON New York Premiere and Sardi' Photo
Photos: Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale & More at BLUE MOON New York Premiere and Sardi's Afterparty
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2025

On Monday, September 30th, the New York Film Festival hosted the New York Premiere of Blue Moon, followed by a star-studded after-party at Sardi's. Check out photos from the event with Ethan Hawke, Bobby Cannavale, Andrew Scott, James Corden, Marc Shaiman, and more!
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading Photo
Nikki Renee Daniels, Santino Fontana and More Join THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2025

RED BULL THEATER has revealed further details of the 2025-’26 season, kicking off with the world premiere of Richard II. Learn more about the season here!
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season Photo
GREAT EXPECTATIONS and More Set for The Acting Company 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

The Acting Company has revealed its 2025-26 Season of programming. The season features Dickens' Great Expectations in a World Premiere Adaptation by Nikki Massoud, and more.
Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT to Air on PBS This November Photo
Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT to Air on PBS This November
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2025

Great Performance is continuing its partnership with The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park by airing the upcoming production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, which is set to open the newly renovated Delacorte Theater this August.
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 2025 Lineup Photo
Palm Springs International ShortFest Sets 2025 Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 3, 2025

The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced its programmed lineup. The 31st edition is set to welcome audiences at the Festival Theaters from June 24-30, 2025.
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson and More to be Honored at Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement and more when Red Bull Theater presents the annual Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit. Learn more and see how to attend.
Video: Garrett Hedlund Stars in New Trailer for Crime Drama BARRON'S COVE Photo
Video: Garrett Hedlund Stars in New Trailer for Crime Drama BARRON'S COVE
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2025

Barron’s Cove, a new crime drama, has released its first trailer. The movie stars Garrett Hedlund, Hamish Linklater, Brittany Snow, Christian Convery, Tramell Tillman, with Raúl Castillo and Stephen Lang. Watch the trailer now.
THE ENABLER MONOLOGUES Adds Performance at Echo Theater Company Photo
THE ENABLER MONOLOGUES Adds Performance at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Echo Theater Company will present the The Enabler Monologues, a theatrical protest event that exposes the enablers of fascism — the politicians, billionaires, media moguls and power players who paved the way for Trump’s return. Learn more.
THE ENABLER MONOLOGUES to be Presented at Echo Theater Company in April Photo
THE ENABLER MONOLOGUES to be Presented at Echo Theater Company in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025

Echo Theater Company will present the The Enabler Monologues, a searing, darkly comedic, one-night-only theatrical protest event that exposes the enablers of fascism. Learn more!
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature Photo
Photos: GHOSTS' Billy Crudup Receives Sardi's Caricature
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2025

See photos of Billy Crudup, who is currently starring in Ghosts at LCT, receiving his caricature at Sardi's! Learn more about Crudup and about the production of Ghosts.
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Photos: GHOSTS Opening Night at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

On Monday, March 10, Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of its production of Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and directed by Jack O’Brien. See photos from the evening here!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Review Roundup: GHOSTS at Lincoln Center Theater Photo
Review Roundup: GHOSTS at Lincoln Center Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater celebrated the opening night of Ibsen’s Ghosts, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and direction by Jack O’Brien, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse. Find out what the critics are saying!
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT Photo
Video: Billy Crudup, Ella Beatty and More in GHOSTS at LCT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Now running at Lincoln Center Theater is Ibsen’s GHOSTS, featuring a new version by Mark O’Rowe and direction by Jack O’Brien, at the Mitzi E. Newhouse. Get a first look at footage here! 
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April Photo
GHOSTS Extended at Lincoln Center Theater Through Late April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has extended the run of Henrik Ibsen’s GHOSTS. The cast features Billy Crudup, Lily Rabe and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hamish Linklater been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Comedy of Errors, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The School for Lies , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The School For Lies, Performance (Obie Awards) for School for Lies and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night.

What awards has Hamish Linklater won?

Hamish Linklater has won the Obie Award for Performance in School for Lies.

How many shows has Hamish Linklater written?

Hamish Linklater has written 2 shows including The Vandal (Playwright), The Whirligig (Playwright).

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